Pinktail Trigger and Reef

[sailfin]

Well I did it. I finally bought the trigger I have been wanting for a while now. I had the LFS special order it. So far it has been in the tank for a week w/o killing my blood fire shrimp! He has his eye on my scarlets though. :nope: Here are some pics of the fish and some of my first corals. Enjoy and comment please.

 

[sailfin]

Two

 

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Three

 

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Four

 

[sailfin]

Five --> Brain

 

[sailfin]

Six --> GSP's
These actually have a green strip down their centers. The picture just down't capture the beauty of these, but here they are nonetheless.

 

[yellowtail]

cool brain and fish.beautiful pictures.keep up the good work

 

[sailfin]

Six --> Sorry

 

[bergamer]

it was my understanding that trigger fish were not reef tank compatable and they would kill the corals, but he sure does look nice

 

[sailfin]

Originally posted by bergamer
it was my understanding that trigger fish were not reef tank compatable and they would kill the corals, but he sure does look nice
Pinktails and bluecheeks are considered "reefsafe". I do worry about him eating my hermits though.

 

[sailfin]

Bump for some more comments.

 

[darknes]

Awesome pictures!! Looks like your tank is doing quite well.
That's also a nice looking fish, did it cost you a lot??

 

[sailfin]

Originally posted by Darknes
Awesome pictures!! Looks like your tank is doing quite well.
That's also a nice looking fish, did it cost you a lot??
Thanks. The fish was a steal, at least compared to LFS prices around here in TN.
$52.00 and it is considered large. Approximately 6" in length.
Keep a reefin' :happyfish

 

[larrynews]

hey sailfin..keep us posted i would love to get a trigger for my reef but i have been afraid....there are supposed to be like 4 of them that are reef-safe....but i havent had to guts to try it. i posted once has anyone ever tried it and got no response...good luck...hey what other fish are in with it..if any

 

[tru conch]

that is one of the nicest looking pink fins ive ever seen. good luck with it in your reef tank!

 

[sailfin]

Thanks again for all of the nice comments guys.
Larrynews - I have the following in with the pinktail:
2 green chromis
sixline wrasse
blood fire shrimp
serpent star
scarlet hermits
various snails
green brain
GSP's
zoos
I am trying to keep a low biolaod. So the fish listed are all the fish I plan on getting. I hope I don't have to invest in a new skimmer due to the trigger! So far so good with nitrates.
Keep a reefin' :happyfish

 

[bdubbya]

Nice looking pinktail, and it's just going to get better. It looks like it's starting to change to its adult coloration. It's going to be sweet.
Good luck.

 

[nm reef]

very nice...not a fish I'd consider....but they are reported to be one of the safest triggers available. Beautiful fish...best of luck with it in your reef.

 

[floorguy]

Thanks now i want one. I was happy knowing that there were no reef safe triggers now there are gotta go to the store and get on the special order book, are blue cheek ones the same as blue throat triggers(Xanthichthys auromarginatus) thanks

 

[sailfin]

Originally posted by floorguy
...are blue cheek ones the same as blue throat triggers(Xanthichthys auromarginatus) thanks
Yes they are. And they are beautiful. Be sure you get a male. The females are considered the uglier of the two. If your tank is large enough, 125+, you could get a male/female pair. That would be cool.